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17 May 2007

The foreign secretary comments on the un human rights council elections
seen at 22:29, 17 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
On the occasion of the UN Human Rights Council elections on 17 May 2007 The Foreign Secretary said;
Statement by lord triesman on the reported security breach of the vfs visa application website
seen at 22:29, 17 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
"Security is paramount in our visa system. We will conduct an immediate thorough and independent investigation into this reported breach of one of our commercial partners' systems. The outcome will be made public...
Your webchat with Alan Johnson
seen at 19:35, 17 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The education secretary answered your questions. Read the transcript.
Defra: 2007 critical year for environment
seen at 19:32, 17 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Environment Secretary David Miliband today highlighted environmental achievements and challenges for the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs in his Department's Annual Report.
'...arrange or encourage extensive and immediate polling of the opinion of Darfuris, including those who have fled to other countries, to ask whether they would favour the transfer of Darfur, for a set term of years, into the care of an international trus
seen at 18:47, 17 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Such a term might be four years. It could be sample polling. Darfuris might...
Iran
seen at 17:35, 17 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister felt it was time for the international community to take a fresh approach in light of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) findings, the PMOS said in terms of Iran we made clear...
Prince Harry
seen at 17:35, 17 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had anything, to do with the decision not to send Prince Harry to Iraq, the PMOS said General Sir Richard Dannatt had made clear that it had been a decision taken for military reasons...
World Bank
seen at 17:35, 17 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked where the Government stood on Paul Wolfowitz, the PMOS said that we stood where we had stood for how ever long the issue had been going on. This was a matter for the World Bank, it was being resolved...
Prime Minister and the Chancellor
seen at 17:35, 17 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put to the PMOS that the Chancellor was de facto Prime Minister in waiting why did he have to wait until the end of the period of 27th June, why not handover now, the PMOS said in terms of the...
Climate Change
seen at 17:35, 17 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the Prime Minister would be saying to the President about climate change and Americas stance on that, the PMOS said that the Prime Minister would say that we believe there was a growing chance of involving...
Prime Minister's Visit to Washington
seen at 17:35, 17 May in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked about the Prime Minister having stayed overnight in the White House, the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman (PMOS)said it was almost unique for anyone to stay at the White House under this administration. ...
Tony Blair in talks with President Bush
seen at 17:35, 17 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The PM paid tribute to the strong relationship between Britain and the USA.
Morning press briefing from 17 May 2007
seen at 17:35, 17 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Press briefing from the Prime Minister's Official Spokesman on: Prime Minister's Visit to Washington, Climate Change, Prime Minister and the Chancellor, World Bank, Prince Harry and Iran
Minister publishes draft human tissue and embryos bill
seen at 17:32, 17 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Public Health Minister Caroline Flint today published the Government's draft Human Tissues and Embryos Bill. The draft bill represents a major overhaul of the law on assisted human reproduction and embryo research...
'...Make Pre-Nuptial Agreements Legally Binding' -- Michelle Newton
seen at 16:48, 17 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This needs clear clarification in the Courts to protect money and assests of...
'...amend electoral law to require a candidate to be resident in the ward they wish to represent' -- Jason LoCascio
seen at 16:48, 17 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
in the interests of local democracy, a person may only stand for election in...
'...allow district nurses to have flashing lights and sirens on cars (similar to those on on call DR's cars) to allow them to attend to people promptly if there is an emergency, or there is a terminally ill person in pain or distress requireing medication
seen at 16:48, 17 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
on call district nurses have no way of attending to their patients in an...
'...Abolish the four spring/summer bank holidays increasing holiday entitlement by 4 days instead' -- Kay Palmer
seen at 16:48, 17 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Increase statutory holiday by 4 days; eradicate the 4 bank holidays Easter...
£8 billion boosts local NHS services
seen at 15:35, 17 May in NHS News Feed (Our copy).
NHS patients are set to benefit from an extra £8 billion investment in the NHS over the next twelve months - the biggest cash increase the service has ever seen.
Uk publishes second year eu ets results
seen at 15:33, 17 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The results for UK installations of the second year of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), which sets a cap on total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from European industries, were published today.
Diagnostic test waiting times and palliative care statistics for children
seen at 15:32, 17 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
The following statistics were released yesterday by the Department of Health.
New way forward for children's palliative care
seen at 15:32, 17 May in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Health Minister Ivan Lewis promised a new national strategy for children's palliative care and accepted key recommendations of the independent review of services published today.
£1.7bn investment to keep post office network national
seen at 15:32, 17 May in Department of Trade and Industry News - national (Our copy).
Investment, stronger protections for local communities and more outreach services are at the centre of the Government's £1.7 billion proposals to maintain a national Post Office network and put it on a...
Foreign secretary margaret beckett remains concerned by violence in the occupied territories
seen at 15:31, 17 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
"I remain deeply worried by the continuing violence between militias in the Gaza Strip. We want to see the latest cease-fire take hold, for the sake of all the people of Gaza. I support President Abbas' efforts ...
Overhaul of border security takes a step forward
seen at 15:29, 17 May in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The Home Secretary's drive to strengthen Britain's border controls took another step forward today with the opening of IRIS at Gatwick South.
Unclaimed assets to improve young people's services across the uk
seen at 15:27, 17 May in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Funding from unclaimed assets could allow over 700 new places for young people to be built in England - equivalent to more than one in every constituency - providing young people with exciting, good-quality places...
Sweet smell of success as perfume scam is closed down
seen at 15:25, 17 May in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
Five companies involved in the selling of perfume franchises have been wound up in the High Court following an investigation by the Companies Investigation Branch of the Insolvency Service.
Education key to promoting social mobility
seen at 15:15, 17 May in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
Helping every child reach their full potential and closing the attainment gap between disadvantaged young people and their peers will be the top priority behind education policy, Alan Johnson, Secretary of State...
Adjudicator publishes a decision on a proposal to close st mary's ce primary school, eastham, wirral
seen at 15:14, 17 May in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council to discontinue St Mary's CE Primary School, Eastham from 31 August 2007.
Can nanoscience help in the fight against climate change?
seen at 12:31, 17 May in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The results of a study which explored some of the ways in which nanotechnologies could cut the use of non-renewable energy sources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions are published today.
Ian mccartney statement on britain's commitment to the decriminalisation of homosexuality
seen at 12:30, 17 May in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
On the International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) Foreign Office Minister Ian McCartney today affirmed Britain's commitment to the universal decriminalisation of homosexuality. Announcing the development of a ...
Lambeth project diverts young people away from crime
seen at 12:28, 17 May in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Football, dance, boxing and carpentry classes are helping steer young people from crime and anti-social behaviour, Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker said today during a joint visit to a south London community centre...
'...improve the recycling facilities of juice cartons' -- charlotte gellatly
seen at 11:49, 17 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As recycling facilities offered by most local councils are steadily...
'...Ensure all private rented accomodation conforms to environmentally friendly standards' -- Dave Cheetham
seen at 11:49, 17 May in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is well known that private landlords are not regulated in order to...
The Planned Care Improvement Programme: Patient Pathway Management: Approaches to Booking and Access
seen at 11:26, 17 May in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
booking and access best practice guidance
House building: january to march quarter 2007
seen at 11:20, 17 May in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Statistical Release
National non-domestic rates to be collected by local authorities in england 2007- 08
seen at 11:20, 17 May in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
For the full version of this statistical release go to: http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1002882&PressNoticeID=2423
New boost for water industry competition
seen at 11:18, 17 May in Water Services Regulation Authority News - national (Our copy).
Competition in the water industry took a step forward this week when Ofwat announced a proposal to create the first new water and sewerage company to serve domestic customers since privatisation 18 years ago.
Reducing re-offending through skills and jobs - hope
seen at 11:16, 17 May in Department for Education And Skills News - national (Our copy).
A personalised skills assessment is to be made available in prisons and in the community to identify offenders who will benefit from a programme of employment-focused learning and skills training to reduce re-offending...
Further consultations on hmrc powers
seen at 11:09, 17 May in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published two more consultation papers, as part of its work to modernise its powers, deterrents and the accompanying safeguards.
Patrick Kielty interviews the PMs
seen at 10:33, 17 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The chat show host speaks to Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern in our latest podcast.
Tony Blair in talks with President Bush
seen at 10:33, 17 May in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The PM is in Washington DC today for discussions with the US President.
Society: Income Inequality
seen at 10:33, 17 May in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Rise in inequality in 2005/06
Department for Work and Pensions: Departmental Report (Lord McKenzie of Luton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions)
seen at 10:24, 17 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (John Hutton) has made the following Statement.

I am today able to announce the publication of the Department for Work and Pensions...

Home Office: Restructuring (Baroness Amos, President of the Council, Privy Council Office)
seen at 10:24, 17 May in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

My right honourable friend the Prime Minister has made the following Statement.

On 29 March 2007 (Official Report, cols. 133-35WS), my right honourable friend the Prime Minister announced details of machinery...

Billing and charges problems cause steep rise in complaints about water companies
seen at 03:12, 17 May in OFWAT News - national (Our copy).
Complaints about water companies to the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) totalled 13,603 across England and Wales in 2006-07, according to the organisation's annual complaint figures published today (Thursday...
Birmingham City Council v. Walker [2007] UKHL 22 (16 May 2007)
seen at 02:49, 17 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Birmingham City Council v. Walker [2007] UKHL 22 (16 May 2007)
Datec Electronics Holdings Ltd & Ors v. United Parcels Services Ltd [2007] UKHL 23 (16 May 2007)
seen at 02:49, 17 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Datec Electronics Holdings Ltd & Ors v. United Parcels Services Ltd [2007] UKHL 23 (16 May 2007)
Morris v Newell & Anor [2007] NICh 2 (15 May 2007)
seen at 02:49, 17 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Morris v Newell & Anor [2007] NICh 2 (15 May 2007)
Domsalla (t/a Domsalla Building Services) v Dyason [2007] EWHC 1174 (TCC) (4 May 2007)
seen at 02:48, 17 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is a claim that is brought under a building contract by a building contractor ("Domsalla") against the named employer under that contract, Mr Dyason who is a residential occupier as defined by section 106(...
Buckley v Dalziel & Anor [2007] EWHC 1025 (QB) (03 May 2007)
seen at 02:48, 17 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This litigation arises out of a neighbours' dispute which some may think has been blown out of proportion and which is undoubtedly causing considerable distress and alarming expense to all concerned. Mr and Mrs ...
Catalyst Recycling Ltd v Nickelhütte Aue GmbH [2007] EWHC 866 (QB) (04 May 2007)
seen at 02:48, 17 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Mr Chris Cutchey has for some time operated a company that specialises in the transporting of waste metal, such as nickel catalytic converters. In 2003 the company changed its name from Chris Cutchey Ltd to Catalyst...
Alker, R v [2007] EWHC 1068 (QB) (16 May 2007)
seen at 02:48, 17 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 14 October 2003 Christopher Alker (born 1 March 1960) pleaded guilty at the Crown Court at Snaresbrook to an indictment containing one count of murder and one count of perverting the course of public justice. ...
Machin, R v [2007] EWHC 1067 (QB) (16 May 2007)
seen at 02:48, 17 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The defendant, Ian Machin, born 12 December 1968, was convicted of the murder of Simon Dawson at the Crown Court in Manchester on 20 October 2003. He was sentenced to life imprisonment. On 5 November 2003 the trial...
Little, R v [2007] EWHC 1069 (QB) (16 May 2007)
seen at 02:48, 17 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 30 October 2003 Michael Little, born 28 June 1980, was convicted of the murder of Rachel Moran, then aged 21, in the Crown Court in Hull. The trial judge, Hooper J, sentenced the defendant to life imprisonment...
ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd & Ors v Hiscox Dedicated Corporate Member Ltd & Ors [2007] EWHC 1150 (Comm) (16 May 2007)
seen at 02:47, 17 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
I have before me an application to amend the pleadings in two related actions. The claimants in each action are ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd ("ABB") & ABB Equity Ventures Inc ("Inc"). Inc was incorporated in Delaware...
Wellington, R (on the application of) v The Director of Public Prosectuions [2007] EWHC 1061 (Admin) (01 May 2007)
seen at 02:47, 17 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MR JUSTICE JACKSON: This judgment is in seven parts, namely: Part 1, introduction; Part 2, the facts; Part 3, the present appeal; Part 4, the admissibility of the identification evidence of PC Leanne; Part 5, the...
Anglo Petroleum Ltd & Anor v TFB (Mortgages) Ltd [2007] EWCA Civ 456 (16 May 2007)
seen at 02:46, 17 May in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This appeal is from the order of Peter Smith J dated 24 February 2006 at the trial of preliminary issues arising in three actions between the parties concerning the impact of s 151 of the Companies Act 1985 on the...